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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2003300M V6-3.5L VIN MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN M
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2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Service and Repair
Fig. 2 Generator:
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable (Fig. 2).
2. Loosen lower mounting bolt do not remove.
3. Remove the upper radiator support and relocate.
4. Loosen the lower mounting bolt, but do not remove
5. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
6. Loosen belt adjustment bolt.
7. Remove the generator drive belt. Refer to the Cooling System section.
8. Remove lower mounting bolt.
9. Disconnect the generator field circuit plug.
10. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
11. Remove pivot bolt.
12. Remove generator.
INSTALLATION
1. Install generator.
2. Install the pivot bolt.
3. Install the lower mounting bolt.
4. Connect the B+ wire and tighten nut and tighten to 9.8 Nm (85 ± 15 in. lbs.).
5. Connect the generator field circuit connector.
6. Install generator drive belt. Refer to the Cooling System section.
7. Tighten the pivot bolt.
8. Tighten the lower mounting bolt.
9. Install the upper radiator support and tighten bolts.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart in this section.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.